Astronauts

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Aeronautics
Astronauts
Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate
Kennedy Space Center
Moon Base
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Quesst (X-59)
Research and Technology Mission Directorate
Science Mission Directorate
Space Nuclear Propulsion (SNP)
America’s newest aerospace expo and air show – MAX POWER – is fast approaching, and NASA has announced key events beginning Friday, Nov. 6, and running through Sunday, Nov. 8, hosted on and near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Through multiple park experiences at MAX POWER, NASA and a variety of external collaborators […]
Posted October 30, 2026
Christina H. Koch
Astronauts
Leadership
NASA Headquarters
NASA engineer and astronaut Christina Koch will serve as the agency’s acting deputy chief engineer beginning on Sunday, Nov. 1, following the retirement of Katherine Van Hooser, who will conclude more than 35 years of distinguished service to the agency on Wednesday, Oct. 21. In her new role, Koch will help lead NASA’s engineering community, […]
Posted October 13, 2026
Astronauts
Artemis 2
Christina H. Koch
As part of NASA’s ongoing Inspiration Tour, NASA astronaut Christina Koch will highlight America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation at the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams game in Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Posted October 2, 2026
Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO)
Astronauts
General
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer formed a working group in August 2026 to review the most recent data related to extravehicular activity (EVA) prebreathe testing and decompression sickness (DCS) events, venous thromboembolism (VTE) in-flight occurrences, and patent foramen ovale (PFO) implication as they relate to NASA’s Artemi
Posted September 22, 2026
G. Reid Wiseman
Artemis 2
Astronauts
As part of NASA’s new Inspiration Tour, Reid Wiseman, NASA astronaut and commander of the agency’s Artemis II mission, will highlight America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation at the Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints game in Baltimore on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Posted September 16, 2026
General
Artemis
Astronauts
Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
Johnson Space Center
Knowledge Inventory For Professionals
Mars
Moon Base
Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO)
Planning crewed missions to the Moon and Mars involves preparing for the medical realities of long-duration space travel. Factors like cosmic radiation, microgravity, and distance from Earth create unique health considerations for astronauts. To anticipate these needs ahead of time, NASA developed the Integrated Medical Model (IMM).
Posted September 16, 2026
Astronauts
NASA Headquarters
Following their landmark Artemis II mission earlier this year, distinguished NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning in September to emeritus status at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Posted September 9, 2026
Humans in Space
Astronauts
Johnson Space Center
Jonny Kim
After nearly a decade of service to NASA, including an eight-month science expedition aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Jonny Kim’s last day at the agency is Thursday. He will continue serving as lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy. Kim launched to the space station in April 2025 aboard the Soyuz MS‑27 spacecraft to conduct […]
Posted August 27, 2026
Astronauts
E. Michael Fincke
Humans in Space
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is departing the agency on Wednesday after 30 years of service. Throughout his career, he flew four missions, spent 549 days in space, and completed nine spacewalks in support of the International Space Station. “Few people have had the opportunity to shape as many chapters of NASA’s history as Mike Fincke,” […]
Posted August 12, 2026
Johnson Space Center
Astronauts
Commercial Crew
International Space Station (ISS)
On June 16, astronauts and cosmonauts gathered at Space Center Houston to share stories from their missions aboard the International Space Station and recognize the teamwork and people on the ground that made their missions possible.  The Expedition 73 Welcome Home Ceremony brought together members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10, Soyuz MS-27, and NASA’s
Posted June 26, 2026
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